The Reproductive (genital) System

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Menarche

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The first menstruation.

Question 2

A cyclical release of uterine lining through the vagina, typically every 28

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Menstruation

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An immature ovum produced in the gonads (ovaries).

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Oocyte

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A mature female sex cell produced by the ovaries.

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Ovum (plural: ova)

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Male or female sexual reproductive cell (sperm cell or ovum

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Gamete

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Progesterone

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One of the primary female hormones

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A nutrient-rich organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and supplies nutrients to the fetus.

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Placenta

Question 8

A cord that connects the placenta in the mother’s uterus to the fetus.

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Umbilical cord

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Perimenopause

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Prior to menopause

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Time when menstruation ceases, usually between ages 45-55 years.

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Menopause

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Gynec(o)

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Female

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Mamm(o)

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Breast

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Mast(o)

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Breast

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Uter(o)

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Uterus

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Metr(o)

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Uterus

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Hyster(o)

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Uterus

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Ovari(o)

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Ovaries

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Oophor(o)

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Ovaries

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Oo

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Egg

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Ov(i)

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Egg

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Ov(o)

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Egg

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Salping(o)

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Fallopian tubes

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Colp(o)

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Vagina

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Vulv(o)

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Vulva

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A gland surrounding the urethra that emits a fluid to help sperm cells move and contracts during ejaculation to help sperm to exit the body

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Prostate

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Men(o)

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Menstruation

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One of a pair of male organs that produce sperm and are contained in a sac called scrotum

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Testis (plural; testes)

Question 28

A primary male hormone responsible for male sex characteristics

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Testosterone

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Spermatogenesis

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The production of sperms

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A male sex cell that contains chromosomes.

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Sperm

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A tail located at the end of a sperm cell that helps in movement

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Flagellum

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Expulsion of semen outside the body

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Ejaculation

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A male reproductive part that covers the urethra outside of the body

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Penis

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Andr(o)

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Men

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Prostat(o)

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Prostate gland

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Orch(o)

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Testes

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Orchid(o)

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Testes

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Orch(i)

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Testes

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Spermat(o)

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Sperm

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Spermat(o)

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Sperm

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The system of organs and parts which function in sexual reproduction

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The Reproductive (genital) System